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Old 06-22-2008, 11:12 AM
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I am building an RV 8 Fastback, and have been thinking I would love to install a Continental IO 360. This engine is the 6 cyl. turbocharged Seneca 2 and up engine.

My question, has anyone already done this in an 8???? If so I would love to talk to them, could save alot of time for me.

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Old 06-22-2008, 01:54 PM
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Why would you do this? What's the advantage?

6 cylinders mean 12 spark plugs, not 8, 6 cylinders to potentially develop problems as opposed to 4, giving a 50% greater probability. Fewer parts mean lower probability of failure, which is why Lindberg flew the Atlantic in a single engine plane.

The best way to save a lot of time is to forget the Continental and go with what Van's has designed it for.
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Old 06-22-2008, 03:01 PM
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I'm pretty sure there is one located in Winder, GA with this setup. I have never spoken to him and I'm not sure if he frequents this forum or not.

Good luck.
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Old 06-22-2008, 06:17 PM
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Resale value = ****.... don't do it.
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Old 06-22-2008, 06:39 PM
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Thumbs up Continental IO360

I was thinking the same thing! In a 4 sort of an Rocket lite!
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Old 06-22-2008, 07:03 PM
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Default No love for experimenting

CE196, don't look for much love here in the VAF forums with regards to major modifications. The majority of folks around here like to follow the plans and build the same old unmodified RV-whatever. Not much love for EXPERIMENTAL tinkering or changing things around.
Shoot, if you want to put a Cont. IO-360 in YOUR OWN airplane go right ahead. It's a free country. It may just be the beginning of a new fad. Those Cont. 6 cylinders are smoother than the Lyc. 4 bangers and give you a true 210 hp with out a lot of stress on the engine like these guys who go with the Lyc. high compression pistons. Take a chance, this guy a few hundred years ago named Columbus did...
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Old 06-22-2008, 07:26 PM
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Get in touch with "Kahuna" (Mike Stewart) and do a search on the forums for his RV-8. He has a Lycoming 6 cylinder in his 8 and can give you some good advice. He is one of the moderators on the forums and probably will see your post before you get in touch with him.

....Well maybe not, as I suspect he was at Brownwood TX for the formation clinic and may be suffering "jet lag"!!!!.............
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Old 06-22-2008, 07:42 PM
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Calvin,

Good luck with putting the conti 6 cyl in your RV. That will be a good mod and make for a great sounding RV.

I have read of others putting this engine in an RV but for the life of me can't recall who it was.

Obviously you will have to change the engine mount, the rest is just a matter of W&B. Fitting a cowling, baffles, etc. should be straight forward.

Regarding the engine mount, check with Van's and find out who makes them. That company might be able to custom weld one for you and save you the pain of modifying a Lycoming mount.

Keep us up todate on your progress.

Oh, and build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:12 PM
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A six cylinder 360 continental would be a real smooth and economical powerplant. I had to spend some bucks on my lycoming to balance the crank, rods, pistons etc... for a smooth powerplant. The engine mount should be a piece of cake as there have been many modified. There was a builder on VAF that had his engine mount modified for a hybrid tail tragger/noise wheel configuration up front so he could have a fairly easy transition if he elected to. Make it happen and send pics!!
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:38 PM
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CALL GEORIGA AVIONICS THEY HAVE A WEB SITE
the guy that owns the shop has a 4 with cont from a beech bonanza he also said he used the cowling from the bonanza
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